Updating voter data is one of the most important indicators of the success of the elections in Indonesia. However, the classic problem of voter data in the city of Medan, until now, has not been resolved. This phenomenon has an impact on the constitutional rights of the community, determines the number of polling stations, the availability of ballots and the preparation of the budget. This study aims to analyze the Medan City KPU policy in updating voter data and the impact of updating voter data on participation in the 2018 elections in Medan, by referring to Edwards’ theory of policy implementation as a tool for analysis. This research uses descriptive qualitative method. Data collection techniques through in-depth documentation and interviews. Data analysis using Miles and Huberman techniques include: data reduction, data display and drawing conclusions. The results showed that voter data problems in the 2018 elections in Medan were influenced by a number of factors including: accuracy of fixed voter data, HR of the Voter Data Updating Officer and regulations that tended to be consistent without looking at other factors, such as fixed voter data deletions with very large numbers

In order to accomplish effective public services and able to deliver direct services to the community, in 2010 the Government of Indonesia (GoI) has released released a Ministry Home Affairs Regulation No 4 Year 2010 on manual of Integrated Administrative Service on District Area (in Bahasa shortened into PATEN). To accelerate and to optimize the implementation of this regulation, several regulations have been also released. In the present study, the implementation of PATEN is analyzed by using Medan city, the third biggest city in Indonesia, as the case study. The results show PATEN is not implemented yet, by the government of Medan city. The governments should implement the delegation of authority to the districts so they can activate the PATEN programs as suggested in the ministry regulation. It is suggested that the Medan government carry out the intense socialization of licenses and approaching all level of the community. In particular this can avoid the corruption in license issuing. The government of Medan city need to improve the capacity building of the human resources in order to implement the good and sustainable PATEN.

Abstract-Waste as products arising from human activities each time, garbage in certain circumstances be a problem for humans.This study aims to investigate the waste management policy and obstacles encountered in Medan as well as providing an alternative model of community-based waste management that are relevant for the city of Medan.This research was conducted with the combination approach through the incorporation of qualitative and quantitative approaches to the dominant model of dominant-less design.Data were analyzed using descriptive-analytic method.The research findings showed the limitations of facilities and infrastructure Medan city government to manage waste so that community involvement be an alternative solution in resolving the garbage problem in the city of Medan.

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